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I agree with garycase, and I have done similar things to laptops that had damaged LCDs, so that they could be still be used in a LAB or test environment.<br />
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&nbsp;I hope this helps !
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I agree with garycase, and I have done similar things to laptops that had damaged LCDs, so that they could be still be used in a LAB or test environment.

 I hope this helps !

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Hi, <br />
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A client just bought a new laptop, an MSI A6200-038us, w/ Windows 7 HP. &nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/MSI-A6200-038US-16-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/tech-data/B003AHHZH6/ref=de_a_smtd/177-3002975-0481614" rel="ugc">Link</a><br />
He has an external LCD vga monitor and would like to continue using it. I suggested he purchase a cordless mouse/keyboard combo and connect the LCD via the VGA on the back.<br />
My question: What sort of power management settings do I need to set up so that this will all work seamlessly? Should I leave the laptop on all the time or have it woken by a movement of the mouse/keyboard? If he opens the lid of the laptop to power it on, then shuts the lid so as to use the external stuff, what settings do I need to change to allow this?<br />
Also, if you anticipate any problems w/ this setup.....would you let me know.<br />
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Ta v. much! 
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Hi, 

A client just bought a new laptop, an MSI A6200-038us, w/ Windows 7 HP.  Link (http://www.amazon.com/MSI-A6200-038US-16-Inch-Laptop-Black/dp/tech-data/B003AHHZH6/ref=de_a_smtd/177-3002975-0481614)
He has an external LCD vga monitor and would like to continue using it. I suggested he purchase a cordless mouse/keyboard combo and connect the LCD via the VGA on the back.
My question: What sort of power management settings do I need to set up so that this will all work seamlessly? Should I leave the laptop on all the time or have it woken by a movement of the mouse/keyboard? If he opens the lid of the laptop to power it on, then shuts the lid so as to use the external stuff, what settings do I need to change to allow this?
Also, if you anticipate any problems w/ this setup.....would you let me know.

Ta v. much! 

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